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Copper reducing tee with three sweat connections, metallic finish

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 450-318 3 x 21/2 x 3 Copper Reducing Tee bathware

SKU CH-3MCB-RJ3TR

Copper reducing tee with 3, 2-1/2 and 3 inch sweat connections for plumbing branch lines

  • Size3 in × 2-1/2 in × 3 in
  • Product colorTransparent
  • Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
  • Copper construction resists corrosion for long-lasting plumbing reliability
  • Reducing tee connects 3" and 2-1/2" lines in one fitting
  • Sweat-joint design creates secure, leak-free copper pipe connections
  • New condition ensures clean, undamaged surfaces for immediate installation
  • California Prop 65 notice informs safe handling during use

Product Identity

The Legend Valve 450-318 is a copper reducing tee designed for residential and light commercial plumbing systems. It connects three copper pipes of differing diameters in a single junction. The fitting features a 3 by 2-1/2 by 3 inch internal dimension with sweat connections on all three ports. It is supplied new and ready for installation.

Suitability

This fitting suits plumbers and DIY installers joining a 2-1/2 inch branch to a 3 inch main line using standard soldering techniques. It is not intended for press-fit, push-fit or threaded pipe systems. Installers requiring a different branch size or a tee with mixed connection types should select an alternative model.

Critical Specification

The sweat connection type on all three ports determines compatibility with the installer's joining method. Only copper tube sized for soldering will work with this fitting. Verify that the existing pipework and tools match this connection style before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $110.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,499 comparable items (median $39.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLEGEND VALVE
Product colorTransparent
Product typePipes, Valves & Fittings
Size & build
Size3 in × 2-1/2 in × 3 in

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 3 x 21/2 x 3 copper reducing tee or a different size for my piping layout?

Select the 3 x 21/2 x 3 copper reducing tee when your main run is 3 inches and the branch drops to 2-1/2 inches; match the tee to the exact pipe diameters you are joining.

What does the 3 x 21/2 x 3 sizing mean once the tee is installed in a real copper system?

The tee connects two 3-inch copper pipes on the run and a 2-1/2-inch pipe on the branch; the ID measurements are 3", 2-1/2", 3" and the OD measurements are 3-1/8", 2-5/8", 3-1/8".

The tee is C x C x C — what does that copper sweat interface cap in practice?

Each end is a female copper sweat socket; the joint is capped by soldering the pipe into the socket, creating a permanent, leak-tight copper-to-copper connection.

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